Many residents may not know that recycling is the law in New Jersey. In Sayreville we recognize that it’s important for many other reasons. Recycling reduces waste, saves tax dollars and conserves energy by giving previously used natural resources a new life. Sayreville provides curbside recycling services that are managed by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority of “mixed paper”, “cardboard”, and “commingled” recyclables (i.e. metal, plastic and glass). In addition, we have our drop-off center, Fort Grumpy, located at 3775 Bordentown Ave. They are open for recyclables on Monday and Fridays from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 7:00 am to 12 noon.

Below is a summary of the items accepted for curbside collection, followed by a brief itemized listing of other recyclables accepted by the Borough of Sayreville. Please see schedules for Bi-Weekly Pickup.

COMMINGLED:The following items are commingled recyclables and must be recycled:

Corrugated cardboard, layered cardboard with a center that is shaped into ridges, folds or grooves (such as shipping boxes and the packaging for most appliances or larger household items).How to place out for curbside collection:Flatten the cardboard and tie the sheets into stacks no larger than 24 inches high. NOT ACCEPTED:
Cardboard in bundles larger than 24 inches square and cardboard in plastic bags.

INFORMATION ABOUT RECYCLING OF SPECIFIC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:BULKY TRASH PICKUP:Bulky trash is collected 3 times per year. Delays may occur due to a high volume of pick up calls.Zone 1: April 9, July 9, October 1Zone 2: April 16, July 16, October 8Zone 3: April 23, July 23, October 22

NOT ACCEPTED: Television sets, tires and computers must be recycled, and they are not part of bulky trash.Bulky trash is collected on the above mentioned dates by appointment only. Please call Public Works 732 390-7042 on the Monday or Tuesday before your scheduled pick up day to be placed on our list.

APPLIANCES:

Curbside pickup of HOUSEHOLD appliances is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and collected January through September.
4th Thursday, all zones: items containing refrigerants.
4th Friday: white goods.
Schedule exceptions: April and July cancelled. May pick up scheduled for May 21st and May 22nd.

Grass clippings are recycled in Sayreville from May 5th to August 29th. Clippings may be placed curbside in a covered, sturdy container, no larger than 32 gallons. Containers must have two handles for easy lifting and the container must be clearly marked “Grass Clippings”. Do not mix with any other type of waste. Make sure to place container at curbside by 6 am on the designated collection day. Plastic bags or biodegradable bags are NOT acceptable for curbside collection of grass clippings.

FORT GRUMPY GRASS DROP-OFF:
Optional drop-off at Fort Grumpy on designated days only. No landscapers are permitted. No leaf bags are accepted with grass.

LEAVES:
Leaves must be placed curbside in BIODEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS ONLY. Weight limit: 30 pounds. The bags are provided to residents at no charge, and are available with proof of residency at the Public Works Building or Fort Grumpy Recycling Center. The bags will not be collected if used for any other type of waste. NO PLASTIC BAGS will be collected at curbside or accepted at the recycling center.

Branches MUST BE BUNDLED AND TIED OR THEY WILL NOT BE COLLECTED. The Borough will collect branches no larger than five inches in diameter, plus shrubs and tree parts. All items must be tied in bundles, not to exceed four feet in length, or 30 pounds in weight. Smaller twigs can be placed in open, hard-type containers. Branches left untied or placed in plastic bags or biodegradable bags will not be collected.